Paman - Sonbarsa, Saharsa

Paman is a village situated in the Sonbarsa subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonbarsa and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Raghunathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paman is 226576. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.1 hectares and falls under the 852129 pincode. Saharasa is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Paman village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Paman

According to the 2011 Census, Paman village had a total population of 2,839 people, including 1,422 males and 1,417 females, living in 556 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.02%, with male literacy at 55.69% and female literacy at 28.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Paman

Paman is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Paman

Paman is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bihariganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharasa to Paman is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Saharsa to Paman is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paman

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Paman village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Paman

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Paman village are given below:

FAQs about Paman